VIC · Merri-bek Council

Glenroy, 3046

Est. population · Jun 2025

26,277

Growth (1 yr)

+0.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.1%

Median age

34

Median income

$1,655/wk

Employment rate

56.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$911,000

Languages at home

52.9%non-English

Most common: Nepali, Arabic, Urdu

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

65.9/100
Good

Top 15% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
What Glenroy is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Glenroy is a practical established suburb in Merri-bek Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Most local households sit in a multicultural mix, with overseas-born residents and languages other than English common at home.

School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.

Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety, plus community and employment look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.

At a glance

Glenroy snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$911k

+11% change

Median rent

$530/wk

Population (ERP)

26,277

+0.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

9.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#53

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

69th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

55th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

45th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
65.9/100 — Good
State standing
Top 15% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
479th in Australia
State rank
183rd in VIC
Peer rank
#53 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#133 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$530
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$911,000
Median price change
+10.8%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

26,277(June 2025)

+0.6% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 55th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.6%
5-year growth
+2.1%
Change in 1 year
+149
Change in 5 years
+532
Growth rank in VIC
55th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~28,250), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
23,792
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$1,655
Dwelling vacancy
9.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
910 of 9,520
Median monthly mortgage
$1,927
Employment rate
56.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5,029 / 2,844 / 721 (+ 9 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
2,141
Against the person
402
Against property
1,199
Rate per 1,000 residents
81.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 59 residents
State safety percentile
68.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage163
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle274
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store183
  • B49 Other Theft178
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order221

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
16
Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
996
Median ICSEA percentile
45th
School list
  • Corpus Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1055 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 174 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Glenroy Central Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 986 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 263 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Glenroy CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 931 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 79% · 454 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Glenroy PrivateCombined · Independent · ICSEA 992 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 99% · 632 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Glenroy Specialist SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 987 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 167 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Belle Vue Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 949 · 24th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 159 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Glenroy West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1031 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 333 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Penola Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1000 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 39% · 1,373 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 922 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 87% · 263 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Thomas More's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 65% · 366 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

111 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Glenroy Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Glenroy Station
  • Glenroy Station
  • Jacana Station
  • Jacana Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

184 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship · 12 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life27 parks mapped in suburb, 12 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport111 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation19 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
76/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.04
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.13
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.13
Food & drink(3)
  • Embrace CafeCafe

    62 Wheatsheaf Road, Glenroy

  • KFCFast food

    822 Pascoe Vale Road

  • Dosa VillasRestaurant

    Unit 1 830 Pascoe Vale Road

Shopping(6)
  • ²goConvenience store
  • Reddy ExpressConvenience store
  • VinfreshGreengrocer

    7 Post Office Place

  • ColesSupermarket

    240 Glenroy Road

  • IGASupermarket
Community(9)
  • Glenroy Community CentreCommunity centre
  • Glenroy Community HubCommunity centre
  • Glenroy LibraryLibrary

    50 Wheatsheaf Road

  • Belle Vue Park Primary SchoolSchool

    45 Morell Street

  • Corpus Christi Primary SchoolSchool

    13-21 Widford Street

  • Glenroy Central Primary SchoolSchool

    10 Logan Street

  • Glenroy PrivateSchool

    93 Daley Street

  • Glenroy Secondary CollegeSchool

    120 Glenroy Road

  • Glenroy Specialist SchoolSchool

    208 Hilton Street

Health & services(3)
  • Glenroy Medical CentreClinic
  • Training FacilityClinic
  • Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(34)
  • Northern Golf ClubGolf course
  • A.T.C. Cook ReservePark
  • Anselm Grove ParkPark
  • Belair Avenue ParkPark
  • Bill Allan ReservePark
  • Bridget Shortell ReservePark

    40-62 Wheatsheaf Road, Glenroy

  • Citadel ParkPark
  • F.D. Mott ReservePark
  • G.E. Clarke ReservePark
  • Joe Laherty ReservePark
  • Park (2)
  • Rupert Wallace ReservePark
  • S.G. Sewell ReservePark
  • Truscott ReservePark
  • W. J. Turner ReservePark
  • Playground (12)
  • Corpus Christi Tennis ClubSports centre
  • Glenroy Bowls ClubSports centre
  • Glenroy Tennis ClubSports centre
  • Glenroy Football ClubSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Transport(23)

17 bus stops · 6 train stations

Other(30)
  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Cash Loan Money CentresBank

    5 Post Office Place

  • NABBank
  • Bbq (2)
  • Elita Cosmetic MedicineBeauty salon
  • Bench (15)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Avis Auto Service CentreCar repair
  • SalvosCharity

    Unit 5 830 Pascoe Vale Road

  • Polka DeliDeli

    22 Post Office Place

  • Drinking water (12)
  • Fitness Station
  • Tobin Brothers Funerals GlenroyFuneral Directors

    111 Wheatsheaf Road

  • TABGambling

    816 Pascoe Vale Road

  • Bird SanctuaryNature Reserve
  • Glenroy Station ParkingParking
  • Parking (43)
  • Staff Car ParkParking
  • Visitors' Car ParkParking
  • Parking Space
  • CaltexPetrol station
  • ShellPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (2)
  • St Matthew's and St LinusPlace of worship
  • Post Box (2)
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (6)
  • Benetas Colton CloseSocial Facility
  • Taxi
  • TelstraTelephone

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

24 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • A.T.C. Cook ReservePark
  • Andrew Street ReservePark
  • Anselm Grove ParkPark
  • Belair Avenue ParkPark
  • Bill Allan ReservePark
  • Bird SanctuaryNature reserve
  • Bridget Shortell ReservePark
  • Citadel ParkPark
  • Deakin ParkPark
  • Djirri Djirri ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
63
Parks (OSM)
27

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St Matthew's and St Linus

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Broadmeadows Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Glenroy Medical CentreClinic
  • Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
  • Training FacilityClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
828
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

329 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals
  • September 2021

  • Construction of two single storey dwellings
    64 LOONGANA AVENUE GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and use of land for the purpose of a service station, variation to the requirements of 52.12 (service station) and to alter access to a Road Zone.
    213 GLENROY ROAD GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Replacement of four existing signs that results in a change in sign type and an increase in display area
    839-849 PASCOE VALE ROAD GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double story dwelling at the rear of the existing dwelling
    5 MCDONALD PLACE GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of six double storey dwellings and a reduction in the standard car parking requirements (one visitor car space)
    64 CHAPMAN AVENUE GLENROY 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • 5 Lot Subdivision
    151 MELBOURNE AVENUE GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of six double storey dwellings and a waiver of the visitor car parking space
    50 BINDI STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    9 MAUDE AVENUE GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Vary Covenant
    1 PLUMPTON AVENUE GLENROY 3046Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of 3 double storey dwellings
    35 ANDREW STREET GLENROY 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 lot subdivision
    10 DALEY STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    5 LYONS STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    45 COSMOS STREET GLENROY 3046Withdrawn
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and removal of easement E-2
    52 GLADSTONE PARADE GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings and a three lot subdivision
    12 BECKET STREET SOUTH GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • August 2021

  • Construction of three double and one single storey dwelling
    84 ISLA AVENUE GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    141 VIEW STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    10 GRANVILLE STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 6 Lot Subdivision
    59 HUBERT AVENUE GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double-storey dwelling to the rear of existing dwelling
    52 AUGUSTINE TERRACE GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    314 WATERLOO ROAD GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    91 PAGET AVENUE GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision
    24 MORLEY STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    118 DALEY STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for Four Double Storey dwellings and removal of easement
    57 COSMOS STREET GLENROY 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of two single storey dwellings
    6 ACACIA STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolish existing house and built duplex
    23 VIEW STREET GLENROY 3046Withdrawn
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    10 KING STREET GLENROY 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    11 ROWAN STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of five double storey dwellings
    40 WILLIAM STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage and associated flood lighting
    794A PASCOE VALE ROAD GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • July 2021

  • Construction of four double storey dwellings
    79 WIDFORD STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two double storey dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling
    19 FAIRLEIGH STREET GLENROY 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • 4 lot subdivision
    44 MORLEY STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 4 lot subdivision
    77 WIDFORD STREET GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two single storey dwellings on a lot
    69 HUBERT AVENUE GLENROY 3046Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of six double-storey dwellings and one single-storey dwelling, and reduction to the standard car parking requirement (one visitor space)
    79 VALLEY CRESCENT GLENROY 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    30 CROMWELL STREET GLENROY 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land as a place of assembly (support services), a reduction in the standard car parking requirement and display of signage
    133-135 MELBOURNE AVENUE GLENROY 3046NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    1/49 Bindi StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 11/06/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 4:30 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 4:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON, undefined10 Jun 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 11/06/2025 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON, undefined10 Jun 2025 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 07/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON, undefined06 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 07/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON, undefined06 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 07/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON, undefined06 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Road Safety Camera Works activities occurring between 07/07/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME-WESTERN RING IN RAMP ON, undefined06 Jul 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • GOWRIENH0128

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Wills
Member of Parliament
Peter KHALIL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
125,264
Turnout (2025)
91.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+3.8 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 19.1%Labor 80.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.1 km away).

Coalition 24.4%Labor 75.6%

5.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +2.6 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • GlenroyLabor 75.7% · Coalition 24.3% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Glenroy NorthLabor 76.6% · Coalition 23.4% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Oak Park (Wills)Labor 74.7% · Coalition 25.3% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Oak Park WestLabor 69.0% · Coalition 31.0% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • HadfieldLabor 75.6% · Coalition 24.4% TPP (2025)1.9 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Merri-bek Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.